LAist vs FieldTalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LAist
Access Southern California's premier news source for NPR broadcasts, local headlines, and podcasts. Stream live radio, catch up on on-demand programs, and receive breaking news alerts. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage from LAist.com.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand program archives
- Daily news headlines
- Breaking news alerts
- Sleep timer and alarm clock
- Story sharing
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Welcome to the new (and improved) LAist app! Stay connected with Southern California’s go-to source for NPR news, local headlines, and podcasts. The LAist app allows you to listen to the live broadcast stream of LAist 89.3, get the latest headlines and in-depth coverage from LAist.com, and stay informed with breaking news alerts and program updates. Live Streaming • Take LAist on the go with digital streaming-no radio signal required. • Explore the program schedule for LAist 89.3. On-Demand • Catch up with the LA Report updated twice daily with essential headlines. Access to all LAist 89.3 program archives. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward on-demand programs with ease. • Browse and select individual stories and episodes to listen to at your convenience. LAist.com Headlines • Get the latest headlines and news updates from LAist.com. • Get push alerts for breaking news, stories you may have missed, and program schedule changes. • Share stories easily from within the app. Additional features • Built-in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allow you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. Please support LAist by becoming a member today! https://laist.com/give
FieldTalk
This app allows users to express their passion for football by progressing through various roles, from player to editor. Explore opportunities and begin a journey of growth within the soccer community.
- Progress from rookie to experienced roles
- Become a writer, editor, or moderator
- Express football enthusiasm
- Explore community opportunities
- Soccer player development
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Welcome to FieldTalk, an app that equips you with all the resources to express your football enthusiasm to the world. Progress from rookie to experienced soccer player, writer, editor, moderator and beyond as you explore this platform. Take a glance at the opportunities available here and start your journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FieldTalk at 5.0 against LAist's 4.3. LAist's advantage is ratings volume (634 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FieldTalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LAist has 634 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LAist | FieldTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (634 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 634 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 386 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Southern California Public Radio | Gilbert Bita |
Customer experience
LAist
FieldTalk
Bugs and requests
LAist
Reported bugs
5 issues- Podcasts not loading properly
- Live stream frequently drops out
- Playback issues when switching between apps
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing and resuming
- Sync issues between device and app
Requested features
7 requests- Add rewind and fast-forward functionality
- Improve CarPlay integration
- Implement a sleep timer
- Enhance podcast playback controls
- Improve organization and discoverability of content
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- Add a dark mode option
- Provide better support for older devices
FieldTalk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LAist
No in-app purchases
FieldTalk
No in-app purchases
